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Dazthephot is suggesting the same solution for the problem, but using silicone sealant. I prefer, as I wrote, white/transparent rust protection wax, because this will make it possible to remove the cluster rather easily, if needed. Maybe the case will be that you buy a new gasket, then the wax can ...

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I know it’s not a Z3 topic but I wondered if anyone like me owns a E91 and knows anything about a malfunction in the diversity amp.

Mods feel free to kick it out.

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Don’t know if you’ve done it already but I had the same problem with both rear light clusters. The unit is held against the rear body with a couple of bolts. In between is a sponge gasket that held in with double sided sticky which comes unglued. I took mine off and dried it all out then just used a...

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The sensor operates by heating a small amount of oil around its body, and then reading the incerease in temperature further up the sensor body. Your problem may therefore be as simple as an accumulation of sludge on the sensor body, acting as a heat insulator, so it is worth removing the sensor and...

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NZ00Z3 wrote:Change the sensor at the next oil change. They are not serviceable.

Ah right thank you.

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Just a quick check guys. My amber oil indicator is taking longer to go out after start. There’s plenty of oil in so is it a sensor replacement job? Can the sensor be serviced or cleaned?

Thanks.

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Just to add my two Penneth. I had a similar issue which resulted in a week long investigation, replacement of the thermostat, water pump, radiator then eventually the head gasket. The first big thing I had to pay for after only 2 years of ownership. Turns out the original fault was a blocked radiato...

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colb wrote:Thought it would be the power steering cooling loop fixings you were after. Whilst your in there give the pipe a good look over for any corrosion, living at the front of the car they tend to get a battering and corrode.

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mrscalex wrote:It's part 14 on the link. And they are about £3.50 each from the dealer.

Common fault for the rubber to break off from the backing plate. Not really surprising either at about 20 years old!

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Aah you are indeed wise my friend!
Who knew the power steering fluid needed cooling?
Thank you very much that’s exactly what I need.

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Hi all. At the front of my 1.9 is a rectangular shaped pipe run that I’m sure is part of the air con system. It’s secured to the car’s frame with rubberised bolts which have all worn and broke. Does anyone have a part number please? Or a link to the real oem page. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone usin...

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Ah **** I knew I’d forgot something. I bled it today after fitting the new flange but didn’t put the heater control to hot. It was half way. It bled ok but I might do it again tomorrow, the fan still came in and the temp settled at half way and there wasn’t any leaks but best to be safe. Cheers Sout...

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Probably wisest to bleed the system. Not only will you have lost coolant it will be open when you replace the flange so likely to get air in there. For oil filter removal https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Filter-Socket-Set-Removal-Tool-3-8-Drive-24-27-32-36-38MM-5pc-Set/191092309334?epid=1560832172&am...

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Hi all, had a bit of an accident at the weekend. Doing a normal oil service i got the oil filter cap spanner stuck on the top so i thought it would be good to use a screwdriver to pry it off. Wrong! I was levering it against the coolant top hose flange which had become very brittle over time and all...

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I got mine from art Munster. Germany. Assuming you have a zip in screen then order it directly from them or eBay Germany as its cheaper, mine was £85 delivered. Comes with clear instructions. Replaced mine in 20 minutes. http://123verdeck.de/ I have this to do too. I don’t suppose you have the Germ...

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colb wrote:No not your everyday washing powders, soap flakes Dreft is a brand name but there are others, it’s flakes of actual soap and is kinder to the material
Tesco do a liquid soap flakes version which will be as good as the dry packs of flakes

Ah I see. Thank you

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Always found proper soap flakes in hot water and agitated with a nail brush lifts the dirt out followed by cold water rinse to get rid of the soap and gunge. After it’s dried I apply at least two coats of Fabsil waterproofing with a brush with the body panels masked off with old towels. When you sa...

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Would a rented carpet cleaner work? If there was such a thing with a hand attachment. Our zed is a daily driver and lives outside (sacrilege I know but I did garage it in the winter for half it’s life) so there’s quite a build up of dirt and it looks really tired. The rear window needs replacing too...

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Ah. Nice one thank you. I have a small steam cleaner I’ll give it a go. It’s pretty dirty though.

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Hi all. I need a decent way of reviving the condition of my hood. I’ve used some wet n forget to kill the green algae which has done a decent job now I need to get the muck out of it and bring it back to life. I used renovo kit in the past and I didn’t really rate it. What can you recommend? Is a je...

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Also this video shows it https://youtu.be/126l88fmTX0 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Well I’m happy to report so far no water ingress after two reasonable rain falls. I priced the foam seals, £25 each. I’m guessing that when I had the rear bumper carrier repaired and painted that the over c...

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Also this video shows it https://youtu.be/126l88fmTX0

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Well here’s what I found today. Do you think it’s where the water is coming in from cos I do!

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Look behind the hood hinge point on each side you will see a metal well capped with a rubber trim around the edge, the drain hole in inside this, a tube runs down and exits at the bottom of the sill just in front of the rear wheel. Picture in this post submitted by Vic-z3 http://www.zroadster.net/f...

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Hi, can anyone share a pic of the B pillar drains? I’m chasing the source of water in the boot still. There’s too much water for it to be the 3rd brake light and the aerial grommet is new. The left side is proper topped up and so is the battery tray. So annoying. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Ta...

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Nice one ta I can probably manage that.

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Thanks.
Just to clarify I mean the actual main door lock mechanism not the key lock. I had it out to sort the actuator issue and thought whilst it’s out .....

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Maybe I could use parafin or white spirit to clear it out.

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Thanks. I squirted a fair bit in before but I need to take the lock out again and soak it completely then get some graphite grease in there.

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I’ve done something stupid. I thought it would be a good idea to squirt bike chain oil into the drivers lock mechanism to make the lock/unlock action smoother. Er wrong! It’s now so sticky in there that the lock pivot struggles to move and stops the central locking actuator pushing the pivot over to...

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Oh blimey, fingers crossed it’s not that eh!!
Be great to see how you get on.

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I haven’t seen that drain yet so I will check that for definite. Thanks. I’ll be sure to report progress as I’m sure I’m not alone on this issue. I nipped up the nuts on the third brake light but I saw little score marks which looked like someone had been fiddling before. Maybe a new seal wouldn’t g...

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Yeh I thought so too. Back to the drawing board. I’m gunna have to take out the whole carpet.

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So I’ve been thinking all along that this is just condensation from there being water in the boot wells. Now I’m thinking it’s the prime cause. What do you think? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/8a67d7a784e0be59e39ec215746c40d8.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/15e4a34d3abee1cf...

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Dude, I’ve just been through near enough the exact same problem. Mine was cured, yes cured! By repairing 3 broken wires in the boot loom. Check my posts. I also have the problem of water ingress in the tilt sensor but save yourself some time and start with the boot loom. Sent from my iPhone using Ta...

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Thanks, worth a go indeed.

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Great info. That explains the bonnet switch as I know the stereo one is cable tied closed. I had to pull the tilt sensor out as it was constantly flooded. Since repairing the boot wiring loom the car has been alarmed and hasn’t gone off for 36 hours now. My theory is that moisture and/or movement ha...

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mrscalex wrote:Can help with secondhand if required. PM me if interested.

Hi, pm’d you.

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Can’t you get to the bottom of the problem of why the boot is filling with water, rather than just making holes for its escape. It’s usually caused by the ariel grommet perishing which is a simple fix. I’m ongoing with that John. The first thing I changed was the aerial grommet which had perished. ...

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Ok some progress. I started at the bonnet switch. I pulled it out and tested for continuity. It works just fine. However when I hold it down and set the alarm, wait a few minutes then release it the alarm doesn’t sound. I’m now baffled by that bit. Then I’m in the boot looking for the source of the ...

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Okedoke thanks will do

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Ok I’m fed up with this now. This alarm is rubbish. If it’s not one thing it’s another. So far the boot wells filling up with water have knackered two tilt sensors. I have taken it out as the wire harness has rotted away at the pins. I’ve punched holes in the bungs to stop the wells filling up too m...

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A quick report after having a cheapo Chinese door lock actuator in for a year. The summary is easy - not worth the £15 I paid. When I first installed it I thought great that’s my offside door central locking working again. Then later on I had cause to use the key to lock after having alarm issues (s...

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Finally! Auto glass turned up today after numerous phone calls to their warranty dept and replaced this little rubber strip. Why must these things be so difficult?

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Thanks lighting exactly what I did.
Cheers Andy it's on order.

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Hi all. I can't find this seal on realoem. Can anyone help?

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Hardly any brakes rather than no brakes at all.
You probably over heated your pads.
You can check the rubber hoses going into your calliper. Also your brake lines for good measure but mainly the pads for excessive wear. The fluid change will help.

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Autoglass finally got round to replacing the windscreen. £95 excess Decent job but one of the bottom corner seals is missing. The missus left him to it and I was working away so didn't know until I got back. Before I call them is it an easy piece to put back? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017090...

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Not so far I just haven't had a chance. Still a good plan though.

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